A tattoo is an inked symbol on your skin, meant to last forever. Suppose you’re considering getting a leg tattoo. In that case, you might find it interesting that leg tattoos signified social status in ancient Egypt and Rome. In Samoa traditions, however, getting tattooed was a sign of bravery. That’s because those who wanted to get them done had to handle incredible levels of pain. Now, if you go for a leg sleeve tattoo, you must also consider your pain tolerance level.

Tattoo ideas for men have deep historical roots. Sleeve tattoos, known as Horimono, originated as markers of social status and identity. Later, they became widely popular through the Yakuza, Japan’s infamous organized crime syndicate, as a means of self-expression and artistry. Today, many men choose large tattoo designs to represent personal beliefs, while others view a leg sleeve tattoo as a stunning artistic masterpiece.

Now, let’s spill the tea on some tattoo statistics. According to the data, the United States is the third most tattooed country, with 46% of respondents admitting to having at least one tattoo. Italy is the first (48%), and Sweden is the second (47%). 

Are you, too, looking to join the inked fam? Would you consider getting your legs inked? If so, what tattoo ideas would work best on the legs? If you are struggling with the answer, we have compiled a list of our favorite leg tattoo ideas to help you! 

Scroll down below to check the ideas for yourself, and find an exciting and informative interview with highly respected tattoo artist Sebastian Quick. And once you are done going through the list, let us know what you think about these leg sleeve tattoo designs in the comments!